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Gilt Sterling Silver Filigree Jewelery Miniature Watercolors, 19th Century
Gilt Sterling Silver Filigree Jewelery Miniature Watercolors, 19th Century

Gilt Sterling Silver Filigree Jewelery Miniature Watercolors, 19th Century

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Gilt sterling silver filigree jewelery miniature watercolors, 19th century 19th century Silver filigree Trinket Box with miniature hand painted watercolor scenes - an octagonal bo...

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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Octagonal Enamel Box
Late 19th Century Octagonal Enamel Box

Late 19th Century Octagonal Enamel Box

Located in London, GB

The enamel and mother-of-pearl inlaid gilded box centered with a depiction of a couple in a wooded landscape, the interior lined in red velvet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Mother-of-Pearl Box, Octagon
Mother-of-Pearl Box, Octagon

Mother-of-Pearl Box, Octagon

Located in SOMIS, CA

The craftsmanship on this beautiful piece is amazing. The wood box is entirely encrusted in genuine mother-of-pearl. The intricate pattern and Fine precision makes it a true work of ...

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2010s Egyptian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Octagon Shape Natural Shagreen Box With Ebony Inlay
Octagon Shape Natural Shagreen Box With Ebony Inlay

Octagon Shape Natural Shagreen Box With Ebony Inlay

By Galart International

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful octagon shape shagreen box with Ebony wood inlay

Category

2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Octagonal natural Shagreen Box with Ebony Inlay
Octagonal natural Shagreen Box with Ebony Inlay

Octagonal natural Shagreen Box with Ebony Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Large octagon shape natural color shagreen box with Ebony inlay

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2010s Modern Jewelry Boxes

Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché
Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché

Late 19th Century Octagonal Indian Kashmiri Turban Box in Papier-Mâché

Located in London, GB

Believed to be from the Kashmiri region in India, this turban box is made in papier-mâché. It is highly decorated in polychrome designs, different from panel to panel of which there ...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Double Octagonal Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Octagonal Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Octagonal Sailor's Valentine

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa late 19th century handcrafted sailor's heart shaped seashell valentine in a double octagonal display case composed of mahogany and glass. Made in Barbados. Please note of wear ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes
Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Located in Savannah, GA

Octagonal shape black lacquer chinoiserie boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay, side brass handles (one missing), lined with faded red Chinese paper.

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Octagon Shaped 19th Century Tea Caddy
Octagon Shaped 19th Century Tea Caddy

Octagon Shaped 19th Century Tea Caddy

Located in Highland Park, IL

Early 19th century English tea caddy.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Sheraton 1790 Harewood 'Sycamore' Octagonal Tea Caddy
Sheraton 1790 Harewood 'Sycamore' Octagonal Tea Caddy

Sheraton 1790 Harewood 'Sycamore' Octagonal Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Open the box to find twin lidded tea caddy with a professionally relined interior to the lid.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Art Deco Amboyna Silver Vanity Dressing Make Up Box, 20th Century
Art Deco Amboyna Silver Vanity Dressing Make Up Box, 20th Century

Art Deco Amboyna Silver Vanity Dressing Make Up Box, 20th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Art Deco octagonal Vanity Box veneered in fabulous Amboyna.

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy
Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy

Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Octagonal tea caddy with conch shell inlay to the top, with chequered edging with satinwood cross banding and oval shaped bone escutcheon. Surrounding the front edge is a her...

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Treasure Box in the Form of an Apple
Rare Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Treasure Box in the Form of an Apple

Rare Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Treasure Box in the Form of an Apple

By Maitland Smith

Located in Pineville, NC

Hidden within, is an expertly executed octagonal treasure box with a lovely handpainted green interior.

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Antique Octagonal Sycamore Tea Caddy 18th Century
Georgian Antique Octagonal Sycamore Tea Caddy 18th Century

Georgian Antique Octagonal Sycamore Tea Caddy 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique harewood octagonal tea caddy with tulipwood edging and inlaid oval medallions containing tea plants. The interior of this charming Georgian harewood tea caddy features a ...

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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore, Tulipwood

English George III Inlaid Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy C. 1800
English George III Inlaid Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy C. 1800

English George III Inlaid Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy C. 1800

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An English George III period inlaid satinwood octagonal tea caddy. Circa 1800. The top and front surfaces of the box are decorated with fan motifs set into oval frameworks and the ed...

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Foil

18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy
18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy

18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A 18th century Sheraton 1790 octagonal shell inlaid twin lidded tea caddy, it’s Satinwood, it has Harewood panels to the sides, it’s ebony and boxwood edged, inside the box it has tw...

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Antique 18th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Satinwood

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The octagonal shaped domed caddy top is inlaid with sterling silver stringing and has a scrolled silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the ...

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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies

George III 1810 Harewood moth inlaid mahogany octagonal twin lidded tea caddy
George III 1810 Harewood moth inlaid mahogany octagonal twin lidded tea caddy

George III 1810 Harewood moth inlaid mahogany octagonal twin lidded tea caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A George III 1810 Harewood moth inlaid mahogany octagonal twin lidded tea caddy, it is boxwood and ebony strung, it has a working lock and key and a original leaded interior. It mea...

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Period Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Fan and Column Inlays
English Georgian Period Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Fan and Column Inlays

English Georgian Period Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Fan and Column Inlays

Located in Wells, ME

English Georgian 18th century yew wood octagonal tea caddy inlaid with fan and column motifs in satinwood, sycamore and boxwood.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

English Georgian Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Oval Inlays on Five Sides
English Georgian Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Oval Inlays on Five Sides

English Georgian Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Oval Inlays on Five Sides

Located in Wells, ME

English Georgian Period yew wood octagonal tea caddy with oval inlays on five sides. The ovals are incased by a line inlay made up of tiny squares of sycamore, satinwood and rosewood...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

Malachite Octagonal Box
Malachite Octagonal Box

Malachite Octagonal Box

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Scottish Georgian octagonal box
Scottish Georgian octagonal box

Scottish Georgian octagonal box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual Scottish inlaid octagonal box with highly contrasting wedge shaped inlaid panels possessing a rich colour and vividly grained timber.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

Lapis Lazuli Octagonal Box Fine Grade Snowing Day
Lapis Lazuli Octagonal Box Fine Grade Snowing Day

Lapis Lazuli Octagonal Box Fine Grade Snowing Day

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful 1.1 lb octagonal box made of the finest, grade AAA natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan.

Category

20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Burnished Brass Octagonal Box
Burnished Brass Octagonal Box

Burnished Brass Octagonal Box

Located in New York City, NY

Small mid-century burnished brass octagonal shaped box with hinged lid.

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20th Century Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Large & Rare Austrian Leather-Covered Octagonal Box with 8 Engravings
A Large & Rare Austrian Leather-Covered Octagonal Box with 8 Engravings

A Large & Rare Austrian Leather-Covered Octagonal Box with 8 Engravings

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and rare Austrian leather-covered octagonal box with hand-colored engravings; the octagonal hinged lid fitted with 8 engravings of historic Austrian buildings; all resting on...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Coconut Shell Clad Octagonal Box
Coconut Shell Clad Octagonal Box

Coconut Shell Clad Octagonal Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully coconut shell over wood octagonal hinged top box with center gilt ball finial and lock plate.

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Vintage 1970s American Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Octagon Box
Italian Vintage Murano Glass Octagon Box

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Octagon Box

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a vintage Alessandro Mandruzzato gse ottone 24-karat Italian Murano box from Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

French 19Th C Bronze & Enamel Octagonal Box
French 19Th C Bronze & Enamel Octagonal Box

French 19Th C Bronze & Enamel Octagonal Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great Enamel, M.O.P & Bronze box fitted with a repose design of Hunters ,Horses and dog

Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Rosewood and Bone Inlaid Octagonal Box
Large Rosewood and Bone Inlaid Octagonal Box

Large Rosewood and Bone Inlaid Octagonal Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large early 20th C. inlaid bone and rosewood box, with a carved bone pull. Probably Anglo Indian.

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Vintage 1930s Indian Boxes

19th Century Chinese Rosewood Octagonal Box With Brass Mounts
19th Century Chinese Rosewood Octagonal Box With Brass Mounts

19th Century Chinese Rosewood Octagonal Box With Brass Mounts

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Chinese rosewood box with brass hinges, hasp and decorative mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare and Outstanding Anglo Indian Box
Rare and Outstanding Anglo Indian Box

Rare and Outstanding Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and outstanding tortoiseshell and ivory octagonal box, supported by 2 carved elephants, on an ivory paw footed plinth base.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Set Of 3 Colonial Dutch Antique Boxes From Ceylon
Set Of 3 Colonial Dutch Antique Boxes From Ceylon

Set Of 3 Colonial Dutch Antique Boxes From Ceylon

Located in Plainview, NY

The larger octagonal box measures 8.5"l x 7.5"w x 3.25"h, the rectanular one, 8l" x 5.5w" x 2.5"h, the smaller octagonal box, 8"l x 6.75"w x 3.25"w.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood, Rosewood

Middle Eastern Handcrafted Hexagonal Inlaid Mosaic Box
Middle Eastern Handcrafted Hexagonal Inlaid Mosaic Box

Middle Eastern Handcrafted Hexagonal Inlaid Mosaic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Moorish mosaic inlaid walnut wood box.Small octagonal box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid m...

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Mid-20th Century Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Box
Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Box

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage octagonal box features an exquisite tessellated bone inlay design, exuding a chic bohemian aesthetic with a touch of global influence.

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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box
Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box

Syrian Moorish Middle Eastern Mother of Pearl Inlaid Mosaic Trinket Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Small octagonal box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid.

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Chinese Octagonal Storage Box

Chinese Octagonal Storage Box

Located in Astoria, NY

The dimensions for the Chinese hardwood octagonal locking storage box are as follows: Height: 13.5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 9.5"

Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage octagonal Damascus box
Vintage octagonal Damascus box

Vintage octagonal Damascus box

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The box is octagonal in shape and features a hinged lid with a felt lined interior.

Category

20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut

Octagonal Tessellated Marble Lidded Box
Octagonal Tessellated Marble Lidded Box

Octagonal Tessellated Marble Lidded Box

Located in Norwalk, CT

Very fine quality lidded box with finial handle and sandalwood interior. Lovely pink marble with cream details, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Mosaic Inlaid Box
Anglo-Indian Octagonal Mosaic Inlaid Box

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Mosaic Inlaid Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian micro mosaic octagonal inlaid box with floral and geometric design, with small legs and a cover.

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Vintage 1940s Indian Decorative Boxes

An octagonal Regency rosewood card box
An octagonal Regency rosewood card box

An octagonal Regency rosewood card box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An octagonal Regency rosewood card box, the hinged lid with a central cartouche showing a classical lady painting a child while another child plays on a stool, all within a gilt and ...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Large Octagonal Moss Green Shagreen Box
Large Octagonal Moss Green Shagreen Box

Large Octagonal Moss Green Shagreen Box

Located in New York, NY

Octagonal Moss Green Shagreen box Measures Approximately: 12" X 12" X 4" Weighs: 3Lbs 1 Oz Own one and you'll be among the few in the world who owns these unique, rare and t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Anglo-Persian Octagonal Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Box
Anglo-Persian Octagonal Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Box

Anglo-Persian Octagonal Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Persian micro mosaic octagonal marquetry inlaid box with floral and geometric design, with a cover.

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Vintage 1940s Persian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box
Post-Modern Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box

Post-Modern Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a post modern octagonal wood parquet box. Custom made. No information on the maker.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Green Lacquered Octagonal Letter Box w/Lid
Italian Green Lacquered Octagonal Letter Box w/Lid

Italian Green Lacquered Octagonal Letter Box w/Lid

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming Italian green lacquered octagonal letter box with hinged lid; the octagonal hinged lid above a conforming body; adorned overall with ochre-colored reserves decorated with ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Boxes

Japanese Gold and Silver Lacquered Octagonal Covered Box
Japanese Gold and Silver Lacquered Octagonal Covered Box

Japanese Gold and Silver Lacquered Octagonal Covered Box

Located in Kittery Point, ME

With two tiers, decorated with bamboo and chrysanthmums issuing from rockwork, red interiors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Good-Quality & Large-Scaled Peacock-Blue Octagonal Kashmiri Box
Good-Quality & Large-Scaled Peacock-Blue Octagonal Kashmiri Box

Good-Quality & Large-Scaled Peacock-Blue Octagonal Kashmiri Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good-quality and large-scaled 1960's peacock-blue and gold lacquered octagonal Kashmiri box; the octagonal lid with coved edge above a conforming body all with fine lacquer decorat...

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Vintage 1960s Boxes

Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form
Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form

Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large English hat box with painted chinoiserie decoration on the surface, octagonal form and brass bail pulls on the sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Octagonal Jewelry Box
Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Octagonal Jewelry Box

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Octagonal Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moorish inlaid marquetry mosaic octagonal jewelry box. The amazing craftsmanship in intricate marquetry fruitwood with mosaic Moorish geometric pattern mosaic inlay makes it a...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Maitland Smith Lacquered Octagonal Delphin Koi Fish Footed Keepsake Box 11"
Maitland Smith Lacquered Octagonal Delphin Koi Fish Footed Keepsake Box 11"

Maitland Smith Lacquered Octagonal Delphin Koi Fish Footed Keepsake Box 11"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage octagonal keepsake box, finished in black lacquer with engraved foliate designs painted with gold, supported by four gold / brass delphin / dolphin / fish shaped feet, and a ...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Robert Vorley Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box 2021
Robert Vorley Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box 2021

Robert Vorley Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box 2021

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Robert Vorley octagonal Tunbridge ware box Date : 2021 Period : Elizabeth II Origin : Essex Decoration : Rosewood background with central tessalated floral design within ke...

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2010s British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box L with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Hand Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box L with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

Hand Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box L with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The exquisite octagonal jewel box in crystal with 24 karat gold flecks is a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetics.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal M in Green with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal M in Green with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal M in Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Crafted on the storied island of Murano, Italy, this box exemplifies luxury and sophistication. Its octagonal shape adds a touch of geometric intrigue, providing a unique twist on tr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal L in Green with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal L in Green with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Octagonal L in Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Crafted on the storied island of Murano, Italy, this box exemplifies luxury and sophistication. Its octagonal shape adds a touch of geometric intrigue, providing a unique twist on tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Octagonal Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of octagonal boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct octagonal boxes — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 82 antique and vintage octagonal boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of octagonal boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco octagonal boxes are consistently popular styles. Some octagonal boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller octagonal boxes, measuring 3.15 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Alessandro Mandruzzato, Hammersley and Maitland Smith each produced beautiful octagonal boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Octagonal Boxes?

Prices for octagonal boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, octagonal boxes begin at $148 and can go as high as $22,704, while the average can fetch as much as $1,230.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Octagonal Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.